The start I needed at St. Johns
Kelley JayeA few weeks ago Bassmaster.com published my column about my history of poor Elite Series starts and the need to reverse that trend this year. With the St. Johns River...
50 below and the autograph
Don Barone“In your time the innocence will fall away…” Dateline: Jeff Gustafson and Patrick Walters “The only person you are destined to become is the person you decide to be.”– Ralph...
St. Johns is … different
Brock MosleyIf I had to describe the St. Johns River in a word, I’d say: different. As in, the fishery is different than the last time we were here. What I...
Things are falling into place
Drew BentonThe roof has been replaced on our house. That may not sound like much, but it’s important to me. I don’t have to keep tabs on the temporary repairs to...
River dreams
Don Barone“And even though I know the river is wide…” Dateline: St. Johns River, Palatka, Fla. “Dreams come true. Without that possibility, nature would not incite us to have them.”– John...
How I’ll fish the St John’s River
Brandon LesterThis week we kick off the 2019 Bassmaster Elite Series on the St John’s River out of Palatka, Fla. It’s always nice to be in Florida, but especially in February...
Exaggerations and reality
Bryan BrasherPALATKA, Fla. — It was during the 2002 Bassmaster Classic held on Alabama’s Logan Martin Lake with weigh-ins at the Birmingham-Jefferson Civic Center. Legendary Missouri angler Rick Clunn had failed...
What the polar vortex will do to bass, part 1
Mark MenendezIt’s an understatement to say that the past few weeks have been cold. Temperatures in many areas of our country have set new records for daytime and overnight lows. I’m...
The first national bass tournament, part 1
Bernie SchultzThose of you following this column know that I have a keen interest in the history of our sport, especially when it involves vintage tackle. I love collecting and researching...
Never forget the tough times
Cliff PrinceFishing is not about the money. I have won the eighth-place bag of worms more than I would like to admit. Instead, fishing is about recognizing opportunity. Recognizing opportunities that...
